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Executives facing trial in U.S. courts over accusations of bribing foreign officials may be encouraged to fight charges as prosecutors regroup after two courtroom setbacks and await a verdict in their largest overseas corruption probe targeting individuals.

An Australian appeals court set aside fines and suspensions levied on James Hardie Industries NV former non-executive directors over a misleading statement the company issued regarding compensation for asbestos victims.

Three former UBS AG executives who pleaded guilty or were sentenced in U.S. courts over a 24-hour period put the largest Swiss bank in a different light than its website touting the skill and professionalism of its bankers.

The new head of Australia’s financial markets watchdog intends to “crack down” on unfair disclosures that cause sudden changes in stock prices, and require company directors, auditors and bankers to ensure fair and open markets.

Bank of Queensland Ltd. and Macquarie Bank Ltd. breached contracts with investors and together with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia were involved in an unregistered investment scheme related to the collapse of Storm Financial Ltd., Australia’s securities regulator said.

Bank of Queensland Ltd. and Macquarie Bank Ltd. breached contracts with investors and together with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia were involved in an unregistered investment scheme related to the collapse of Storm Financial Ltd., Australia’s securities regulator said.

Bank of Queensland Ltd. and Macquarie Bank Ltd. breached contracts with investors and together with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia were involved in an unregistered investment scheme related to the collapse of Storm Financial Ltd., Australia’s securities regulator said.